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Need I say more? Fine I will. A lot of students think that internships at Bucknell can only happen during the summer…well we just got a heads up on a chance to be the Barnes & Noble College Campus Ambassador – giving you a chance to make money, build your resume and gain valuable skills all while on-campus! So if you  want to gain valuable marketing and public relations experience while working closely with a top NY social media agency, then you best apply now (deadline is 6/20)! Here are the details: We are looking to hire an outgoing, well-connected, […]

During the school year it’s really easy to find 101 reasons why you are too busy to stop by the CDC but if you are a student staying in Lewisburg over the summer the excuses run out! And that’s why we are hosting a luncheon. Take advantage of this quiet time on campus to learn more about what Bucknell’s Career Development Center has to offer – we are pretty amazing in my opinion! 😉 But in all seriousness, this is a really great way to get familiar with the Career Center and learn more about the services offered through the […]

Although our very own Commencement speaker, Erik Weihenmayer, didn’t make Vault’s cut we’ll still share  11 Celebrity Commencement Speeches because, well, we like them! From Tom Hanks to Denzel (yeah Fordham!) to both Obama’s and a little Parks & Recreation action in between (Amy Poehler) – this post covers some great advice offered by highly revered people. And in case you missed ours, you can watch it here. And, now I know you all just graduated but here’s continuing you education with a clip from Spinal Tap. It will serve you well in life (better than calculus for most of […]

It’s actually not as easy as it sounds but if you read these great tips on “How to Land a Social Media Internship” from the I AM INTERN blog you may just be able to set yourself apart and get one! This is a guest blog written by Adam Britten, a recent grad of Syracuse University, who is part of the Intern Queen Blog Network. So you want a social media internship? Social media jobs seem to be everywhere right now. Given the fact that our generation has grown up using these emerging technologies, some companies are defaulting to our […]

If you know who I am then you know I am not an introvert, but sometimes when I’m uncomfortable or nervous I revert to one. That’s why when I came across this great article on the Simply Hired Blog I had to share it.  Introvert or not, this article offers great advice on, the often elusive term, “networking.” And we all know practice makes perfect so after you read the article practice your skills at one of our summer networking events, happening in select cities. Networking for Introverts By Tess Gellerman For introverts, “networking” is a four letter word. It […]

40 remarkably hardworking students are the happy recipients of a stipend that will help them gain valuable experience from a non-paid internship in the non-profit or public sectors.  The BPIP Internship stipend is funded entirely through the generous donations of alumni, parents and friends of Bucknell. Since it’s founding in 2001, the BPIP Internship Fund has assisted over 200 students in pursuing internship experiences in the public interest sector. Check out who they are and what they are doing this summer here. To learn more about the program, check out pictures, and see spotlights of past recipients please visit the […]

The Intern Queen, also known as Lauren Berger, came to campus in February of 2010 to give a great talk about – you guessed it – internships! We really loved her talk (you can read about it here) and so when I saw an opportunity for campus ambassadors I thought it was worthy of sharing. On top of working for someone who is young and fun this is also a great resume builder and chance to gain some valuable experience from your dorm! So I ask you, do you wanna be an Intern Queen Campus Ambassador? Here’s what Laurent posted […]

So far we’ve heard that a lot of you have some pretty amazing summer plans; be it jobs, internships or amazing volunteer opportunities. We know you are in China and the Philippines, on Capitol Hill and Wall Street, at Groupon and PostSecret, saving bays in New Jersey and working for LGBT rights in Estonia…all in all pretty impressive. Knowing all this, when I came across an article from Jobacle.com about surviving your first day I wanted to pass it along – The first day of a job can be stressful for anyone, even a new employee that has been working […]

If you haven’t heard of TED then you should come out from under that rock you’ve been living under. TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design but has since become more broad and even bigger. TEDTalks began as a simple attempt to share what happens at TED with the world. Under the moniker “ideas worth spreading,” talks were released online, with the goal of giving everyone on-demand access to the world’s most inspiring voice; this too has grown exponentially. TEDTalks has […]

Class President Matt Hotard ’11 is congratulated by Alumni Association Board President Erika Dunn Stanat ’90 at the 2011 Commencement Ceremony. Stanat shook  hands with all 900 graduates and welcomed them into the Bucknell alumni family. Stanat spoke to the graduates and their families at the Candlelighting Ceremony on Sat., May 21. “As someone who’s been through Bucknell Commencement before, albeit 21 years ago, I can tell you that this weekend will represent for you a remarkable intersection of past, present and future,” she told the seniors. “Commencement offers you the unique opportunity of bringing together the family you have […]

By: William Frierson is a staff writer for CollegeRecruiter.com Have you ever thought about the similarities between your job search and dating? I had not, until I came across an article, which focused on this topic. Everything actually made sense; the rules for dating can be applied to your job search to help you find your ideal employer. Here are some good tips to use. -Don’t be afraid of rejection- This is a fact of life. You may have to pursue several job opportunities and hear “no” before someone finally says “yes”. -Don’t use the same old line- If you […]

Do you remember how I love Infographs? Well I think I just found one that YOU may love, ok like. This is a fun and easy way to display all the great information that NACE uncovered in their recent survey, you can read a more details  here if you’d like or just check out some of the highlights below. And make sure to tell us where you are going by filling out our own Internship Survey (it’s short I promise!!!). Key Findings: NACE’s 2011 Internship & Co-op Survey indicates that internships are an integral and ever-important part of the college […]

Here are just a few –   Deadline:  Wednesday, May 11,  11:59pm St. Jude Medical: Research & Development Intern   Deadline:  Sunday, May 15,  11:59pm Radnor Township Parks & Recreation Department: Summer Camp Radnor Township Parks & Recreation Department: Summer Camp New York City Department of Parks & Recreation: Internship The Nature Conservancy: Internship College Pro: Internship The Outdoor Experience Organization: Marketing, Media development, Logistical coordinator   Deadline:  Monday, May 16,  11:59pm Societe Generale: Portfolio Analysis Intern Taylor & Francis Group: Editorial Intern PA Department of Labor and Industry: Office of Chief Counsel Intern Global Interdependence Center: Intern American Lung […]

As you begin to look around your rooms and post all the stuff you don’t want to move on the Message Center remember to “pack” your cyber stuff, like any BRIDGE documents (resumes, cover letters), transcripts, or papers in your netspace. Here’s an quick list of what to think of and what to do with it. Let’s start with an easy one: Email – Good news, your Bmail account will continue without interruption but if you are no longer going to be checking this account make sure you update your information on your resume, LinkedIn and B-Link.  If you have […]

Here are just a few –   Deadline:  Thursday, May 5,  11:59pm Clean Cities: Internship   Deadline:  Friday, May 6,  11:59pm PrecisionIR Group: Marketing Intern Boston University Summer Term: Internship   Deadline:  Monday, May 9,  11:59pm Runa: Systems and operations Intern School Administrative Unit 41: Student Teacher or Administrative Intern American Lung Association: Health Education Intern – 2011 Summer Semester Runa: Sales and Marketing Intern Aqua-niche: Biology/Environmental Studies Interns Century 21 North Warren Realty: Marketing and Business Development Assistant International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.: HR Talent Management Intern   Deadline:  Tuesday, May 10,  11:59pm Girls Quest: Summer Camp YMCA Camp […]